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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
No Chinese Styles for Him.

A Colorado stock-raiser, whose hair
was SO long that it hung over his ears,
locked disguised when waiter in the
dining-room passed him pair of
sugar tongs.
What are them things fur?" he
asked. raising his eyes to the waiter.
Sugar tongs," replied the servant.
Lift your sugar out with Them"
What's the matter with your fin
gers?''
Nothing. 1 suppose. It's better
form to use the tongs, that's all"
well, to tell you the truth.
stranger" replied the man from the
West, 1--WE are not much stuck on Chi
nese fashions out our way. This new
tangled chop-stick business may be all
right here. but if the landlord doesn't
care I'll just use my fingers. "-C Chicago
Herald.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
Exhaustive FARMING.

An Important Question Which Must BE
Settled by Many Western Farmers.
Farming that exhausts the soil is the
kind quite generally carried on by those
who buy and settle upon rich loamy
land and raise wheat. A Western man,
in talking upon this subject. gave cx-
preston to about the following views:
He was in the habit of putting coarse
manure on corn ground, blowing it UNI
der following with wheat or other small
grain. He stated that he believed that
no land responded to liberal manuring
better than prairie lands. The same
ready response follows good tillage
of these lands. 1t was his opinion that
one Of the greatest mistakes made by
Western farmers who had settled upon
rich loamy lands was in taking it for
granted that these lands would turn off
good crops. year after year, although
there was returned to the soil nothing
of the clements taken from it. He had
found a judicious rotation making the
grasses. clover especially, q leading
means through which he could keep
the land in good plight. Livestock
had been a main dependence with
him. he having kept enough to con-
sumo all the hay and feeding grain he
could raise. In unfavorable times,
namely, when prices were low, or the
seasons unfavorable, he believed that
he had always been able to count lit
tie gain. although sometimes only that
secured from the manure made upon
the premises, getting the support of
his family and live stock at the same
time. Another source of disappoint-
ment comes from putting too much
stock upon the meadows In the late
summer and fall. The stock will do
well enough, but the hay crop of the
following season will invariably show
that this exllausts the soil. The ques-
ton to be settled il, shall the meadows
be pastured in the fall and hay be
bought the following season to make
up for the National Liue-S Stock
Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
THE HERMITAGE.

| The Historic Log Building of Jackson's
Time Supplanted by Brick Structure.
The Hermitage is the name which
Tennessee's greatest hero. Andrew Jack
son. gave to his home, situated ten miles
southeast of Nashville. The isolated
situation of the place suggested its
name, and, indeed, it is quite secluded
ut the present time. surrounded by a
great forest of cedars. The original
Hermitage was log cabin. which was
supplanted by substantial brick build
ing, which being burned, the present
house was erected on exactly the same
plan of architecture.
On frosty morning in November
nothing could be more exhilarating
than drive from Nashville to the Her
mitage behind span of our BLUE
grass-region'' horses. The turnpike
winds alternately through beautifully
cultivated farms, over rocky hillsides,
covered with ccdars. and over clear
streams whose beds areJof solid rock.
AS we cross Stones river we involun-
tarily shudder, for it suggests the hor-
rible scene which is more Familiarity
known to us as the battle of Murfrees-
boro, and which Charles Egbert Grad
dock has made famous. just outside
the city limits is the city hospital,
which was formerly the home of Will
lam b. Lewis, an intimate friend of
General jackson. 1t was virtually his
city residence, rs it was there he always
entertained his celebrated friends, La
fayette being among the more noted
ones.
Quite near the Hermitage is the Dom
elson place. 1t was the home of Major
A. j. Donelson, President Jackson's
protege and private secretary. His
wife, Mrs. Emily Donelson, assisted by
the wife of the Presidents foster son.
did the honors of the White House dur
ing Jackson's Administration. Apropos
of the Presidents daughter-in-law. she
is living at the Hermitage, is eighty
two years old. and is failing mentally
as well as physically. She said to q
friend the other day:
"You know. honey. am one hum
drcd and twenty-seven years old. and
am growing very feeble"
Near by the Hermitage is small,
square brick church, which Jackson
had built for his wife, who was said to
be devout Presbyterian. Entering
the Hermitage yard through the large
iron gate, one notices Immediately that
the carriage-drives (Which are outlined
by ccdars) form an immense banjo.
To the right of the large lawn. which
is in front of the house, Is the flower
garden and family burying-ground.
There are old-fashioned beds filled with
old-fashioned flowers. although of
course many of them have died for
want of care. l believe the plants
which predominant now are fig trees
and box plants. In one corner Of the
garden is Jackson's tomb, surrounded
by those of his immediate family. The
base of the tomb in which he and his
wife are inferred is about nine feet
square. with horizontal slabs of stone,
on which the epitaphs are carved
Cor. Philadelphia Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
SllOS AND ENSILAGE.
Practical Description Of the New Method OF
Preserving Green Fodder.

Practical Description Of the New Method OF
Preserving Green Fodder.
Ensilage is system of preserving
green fodder for cattle during the win
ter MONTHS system that is manifestly
of great benefit to cattle.
1t is accomplished by taking green
fodder-say corn-cutting it up in fine
pieces and preserving it from all con-
tact with air until wanted for feed
The chopped fodder is called cnsilage.
and it is preserved in building called
silO.
A practical silO can be made by ex-
cavating to depth of six feet and add
ing a top of six feet in height. The
bottom and the sides to the height OF
plastered smooth. The bottom should
be cemented like a cistcrn.
Cement may be substituted for pias-
ter on the walls if the ground is par
ticularly damp, as all moisture must be
excluded. The silo should be eight
feet wide and twelve feet long
A silO of this size will contain 86i
cubic feet of ensilage. or about twen-
ty tons Of feed. The frame por-
ton Of the building above the walls
must be made of matched and surfaced
boards. and well put together.
Such silO can be best filled with
fodder corn. The corn should be cut
when the ears are in about that state
best adapted for roasting ears" 1t
should be run through fodder cutter
and cut into pieces about half an inch
long. As it is passed into the silo-
boys or men trample it down into the
closest space. When filed to the top, a
thick layer Of builders felt is placed
on the ensilage. This, in turn, is
covered with six inches Of straw. On
the straw plank fitted to fill the space
are laid. and then weighted with stone
about 100 pounds to the square foot
Thus prepared the ensilage will remain
sweet and unfermented during the
entire winter.
The cost of such silo is about fifty-
dollars.
When opened to feed the cattle. the
top. two inches, will be found to be
spoiled. Below this it can be cut into.
with hay knife and used as needed.
The boards and pressure should be re-
newed every evening, and the felt.
boards. and stones should be placed
upon the silo while it is being filed.
after each days work. Cattle win not
like the food At first. bnt will soon rel
ish it and eat it with extreme ayidity..
Stock. II cows. 90 fed-say thirty
pounds twice . day for each animal
having. Of course. their ordinary grain
feed. win give one-third moro milk and
butter than with dry feed. In fattsn.-
ing cattle ensilage will save about ten
pounds Of corn in making the same,
amount Of beef-6ostkey~ Earywer-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

Celery roots grated and saturated
in vinegar and salt is said to be de-
licious and economical relish on cold
meats.-Boston Globe.
To remove the tops of fruit jars
that can not be started by the hand. dip
q cloth in very hot water and apply to.
the outside of the cap.-The Household.
Every farmer must know what
kind of swine breed well and are
wanted in the markets. That is the
kind which can be bred with profit
albany Journal.
The term .station" as applied to-
the game fowl means majestic carriage.
proud step, promptness in movements.
plucky action and finely-develOped
and well-reaching form.
Not one farmer in hundred has
enough large and small fruit on his
place-not even enough to supply the
wants of his own family. But it is,
safe to say that they who have an
abundance appreciate its worth. AID
are both healthier and happier by its.
use.-N +. Farmer.
"A precaution. Never enter a sick
room in state of perspiration. as the
minute YOU become cold your pores
absorb. Do not approach contagious
diseases with an empty stomach, nor
sit between the sick and the fire. be-
cause the heat attracts the vapor-
Medical Brief.
Pumpkin Pies: Stew and strain one
sweet pumpkin. add two cups white.
sugar. ginger and cinnamon. each one
teaspoonful. nutmeg grated. eight eggs
well beaten. four quarts new milk, one
pint sweet cream or two ounces BUTTER
Make under-crust only. bake two hours.
This recipe will make eight pies.-Bos-
ton Budget.
What we keep cows for is their
milk. But if cows are not kept warm
and their systems are reduced by biting
winds and beating storm. they will not
secret full udders of milk. So. COM
mon prudence demands that the stables
should be in the best If order to make
the animals real comfortable during
cold weather.-Ch Chicago Tribune.
-Children's pocket cakes are made
of one pint of flour mixed with one egg.
Sweeten with cup of soft brown sugar.
flavor with lemon, mace or nutmeg. or
cinnamon. Roll out quite thin and cut
into fancy shapes. Bake quickly
These are good for kindergartens and
will not crumble up even if sat down
upOn.-Toledo Blade.
We have come to the time when We
must give more attention to the care
and feeding Of our fowls than we have
done in the past summer and fall
months Let us not be guilty of giving
them snow instead of water, immuring
them within four blank walls without
plenty of sunshine and light. Fowls
require light as well as warmth; with
out it they will not do well; they will
disappoint the keeper, though he may
have fed them literally and judiciously-
A little care in their housing and feed
and favoring in domestic way will
stir maternal instincts into action, and
eggs in increased quantities will result
Prairie Farmer.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
The CITY ON The HILL
KANSAS

The city built upon the hill,
A death, q life for every stone,
1t is the graveyard white and still,
So many there, and yet how lone!
IT'S there the morn's first beams Of light
FAN fondly on the marbles white
And glow with promises Of good;
IT'S there the last Of daylight lingerA,
And softly writes with golden fingers
Sweet memories, heart-undcrstOoc.
And We, who work. and hope, and wlf,
IN busy city streets below,
Forgot the city on the hill
Toward which our footsteps surely 60,
Save when. Mt times, its paths are pressed
To bear q brother to his rest,
Away from all the worlds annoys;
Then promises Of dawn are seen,
The sunset memories are green,
And through our griefs We see our joys.
George Birdseye. in Detroit Free Pres.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

1t is proposed to establish in Brook
Ign church for Chinese, at Raymond
and Fulton streets, where there is now
a sort of headquarters for work among
the emigrants from the Celestial EN-
pire. Over three thousand Chinese at
tend the Sunday-schools of the city,
n. 7. Mail.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

stone swaying at seventy-seven Parlla-
ments and popular assemblies with
\ force never more recognized than
now, and John Bright. a year or
two younger, producing even
greater effects upon popular
gathering by his magnetic speech. The
poet Holmes. lately reaping golden
opinions and well-won honors among
his transatlantic cousins, wears his
seventy-seven years aslightly as though
they were a gossamer robe, while Pres
ident McCosh seems to find the weight
of seventy-six years no serious him
drance to Metaphysical study or to
practical administration of his impor-
tant trusts. Nor does the late President
Hickok. in his quiet home at Amherst.
find his eighty-six years an effectual
bar to the prosecution of studies which
have placed his name in the forefront
of the metaphysicians of the age.
1t were easy to multiply examples of
this sort. Those given must suffice
even did space warrant a longer list.
A brief moral may be added. A man
at seventy should hardly be regarded
as effete, or valuelcss. or as superdu-
ously tagging on the stage. no longer
to act useful part. Judges are re-
tired at seventy. For five years beyond
this period. at least, tho public might
safely expect to reap the choicest fruits
of judicial learning. wisdom and expe-
riencs. The pulpit, through the fancy
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

TO properly keep hay and straw in
stacks tho stacks must be 80 constructed
- to shed watsr.-TFoy Times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15
A ROYALISI MANIFESTO.
PROMISES FROM THE COUNT OF PARIS.
HE OFFERS A REFORMED MONARCHY TO THE
PEOPLE OF FRANCE,

HE OFFERS REFORMED MONARCHY TO THE
PEOPLE OF FRANCE.
PARIS, Sept 14.-Ihe "Figaro" says that the Count
Of Paris win tomorrow Issue a manifesto. tho tenor
Of which was settled In London on Sunday last The
Count in his manifesto approves the recent scton Of
the Royalists in the Chamber Of Deputies but says
The apparent calm Ill conceas the peris Of the future
Apowerful electoral considerations dominate Parliament
and serilEe all efforts to adjust the finances qhs In
stability Of the executive isolstes France In Europe Inc
ssSsnaans faction lion the sSn
those IN o ra1sm:a LII LIBERAL mandate = win s 90 shGS Ss
nay dangers and that the transition Be legally
the Republic The day Franco clearly manfests hSr
Of ss NJ or w ne
SHa 70 hope or peaceful u an. Hsy urnshss SnsS
crises which seem to be OF periodical character in the life
:, The Count proceeds TO predict that Republican
@ m may Prsyoso such & Sh when ,ho
order and concord The present moment. he says,
Is favorable for utterfng warning that such mon
sEetshes nSs Reformed monarchy suited to
ideas, in which stability and true liberty VIII be
secured by constituent assembly or by popular
vote, adding that although unusual undcr monarchy,
tho last form is more solemn Attending solid founda-
Dwelling upon the advantage of strong Government
OF monarchical control as compared with Republican
belong to a Senate which will be partially elective and
that between the two assemblies Royalty win be en-
lightened and guided not condemned to suhservence
The budget instead OF being voted annually, will be
made up in accordance with ordinary law, subject to
powers in the State Thus no fresh tax will be imposed
or new expense incurred without the consent of sthe
nations elect who will also discuss all questions OF in.
terest to the country At the same time the caprice OF
the Chamber will no longer be able suddenly to paraye
will be se to satisfy at the same time the conservative
needs ard the passion for equity"
The Count promises to reduce military burdens TO
restore religious liberty both to worship aud educa-
ton; to shelter the army from political influences by
appointing n permanent commander; TO remove the
grievances OF the working Glasses and 10 retain all the
liberties secured under the Republic. The manifesto
concludes:
May all good citizens whose hopes have Deen de-
ceiyed whose interests have been compromised and
Whole conscences have been wounded by the present
regime Join the laborers OF the first hour 20 prepare
common aalvaton May they second the efforts OF him
who will De King of all and the first servant OF France
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15
RESOLUTIONS Y.LIoUOR MEN.

CINCINNATI. Sept 14-The National Dstillers Protect
i've Association finished its abors to-day and given
banquet by the local members tonight 1t was resolved
to make q collection Of $500 immediately from the
wholesale dealers and equal from the disters
immediate in Tennessee. The report Of the Com
mttee on Resolutions, which adopted, states tho
associations side OF the temperance ISSUE and says
among other things
Rsoued That view with regret the efforts OF men in
high public position 10 drag the wine and splr business
politics. protest against the evil OF our
country of political issues of questions which should
alone the welfare OF the community by the
unbiased wis ION Of non- partsan statesiDanship
oIrd That the rumphs OF our cause In tho recent con
OF Michigan and Texas and the methods by which
victories acbev e have taught us that We can
attacks of and straight
forward discussion OF the faacv OF prohibition and by
appeal the intelligence and commonsense of Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15
THE THISTLE'S ONLY SECRET.
AN ENAMEL WHICH MAKES HER HULL AS sMoo-
AS GLASS-HER CREW,

AS GLAss-HER CREW.
Although the Thistle was docled and put into
splendid sailing order Immediately before her ocean
voyage, her bottom is very foul and patches of
her OUTSIDE coating Of cement and patent enameI-
like substance are breaking Of When she is taken out
OF the water any one who cares Is to be allowed to
visit and Inspect her. Her owners think that tho
eager observers expected will be nightly surprised.
not ut the novelty of her lines and the occult ma
chinery OF her kcel but at the simplicity OF everything
They will probably also find that as piece OF finished
workmanship tho Thistle surpasses the Volunteer
Visitors to the Volunteer when the dry dock wera
somewhat astonshed to find evidences either OF haste
or carelessness in her-rivetngs plainly visible
and so forth. The Thistle was completely covered
first OF all with cement which put on the iron.
Above that three coats Of the patent enamel which
Is really the only secret about her, laid Not
Joining, not seam not ryet Is to be seen, and
when she is In nrst-rate racing order her sides and
her bottom are "a glossy and smooth glass 1t Is
The breaking Of the cement and not Of the new
preparation that is causing her to become scabby,"
but Of course when the cement breaks of 1t causes
somo of the coating it to break also. Enough Of
the mixture has been brought across board gye
dry and that Is the principal reason why she muss
00 sep out IN plenty G be has twice neo0
hauled. The first time the work was done hurriehy.
She was ocked in IN the evening and was in the water
described Ito to r. TrsUS5 T., reFSter By one Of the officers
that We won all right enough, but somehow il
seemed all the time the Thistle was dragging in
tho water She seemed to hang back, and the lrcx
rushing US hard. Wel when the race over
noticed that the Thisue's sides all cl0gged
with little b!isers and air bubbles that had been act
ing a sort Of brake That because she had
been launched long before her patent coating was dry"
To complete the racing crew OF the Thistle six Mo-
hican men are temporarily to be transferred to her
She will race with exactly the same number wl,n ,
(which she has scored her victories and every man VIII
have his accustomed post The Thistle it Is claimed.
can go about in sixteen seconds whereas the Nolun-
teer and Mayfower take about thirtytwo; Hopes arc
entertained BY officers that In tho spin before the
wind beat back this may gve them an an advantass
scotch cutter win or lose, Is to 50 into the market.
and her men to be sent home by one VI the ocean
steamers. ,.. -. A.. ,.u.s.
the conret VIII shortly be Increased by one or Two
Among Others expoctcd is Mr.. Fyfe, Of Farley the
son or one VI the best-known yacht builders In Gras
ton One Of bis models the cythsrea, Lies OF IomN
kinsvfle near the Thistles anchorage The Cythereo
4 e once Ne Fyfes pride and sorrow. She used to
be .nyeF and can 90 falriy good WORK L yef %s p%s
she was sold south into Fngia1d Thesc the nSpS M
e her stern was altere4 end with thls so-eeass0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15
WELL DONE AT SARATOGA.
REPUBLICANS WASTING NO TIME.
FREDERICK DENT GRANT PLACED AT THE
HEAD OF THE TICKET.
TIE OTHER CANDIDATES ARE CARMICHAEL, DEN
NIsoN, LAMoREAUx AND CoRNELL-A COM-
PREHENsIvE PLATFORM ADOPTED.

The work of the Republican State Conven-
tion was begun yesterday at noon and cosd-
pleted at half-past 10 in the evening. Har-
mony marked the proceedings, and the
candidates were chosen, except in q single
case, by acclamation. The nominees are:
Secretary Of gtate.-FREDERIoK DENT GRANT,
of New York.
1redsurer.-JAMEs H. CARMICHAEL, Of Erie.
Controller.-JEssE s. LAMoREAux, of Saratoga.
Attorney -General.-JAMEs A. DENNIsoN, of
Fulton.
State Engineer and Surpcyor.-O. H. P. Cor
NELL, Of Tompkins.
The platform occasioned the only dispute
OF the day and evinced tho practical unity Of
the convention on the most important issues
now pending in National and State politics
the questions Of Civil Service Reform, Of
protection, of free and honest ballot, Of
pensions, taxation and the restriction of tho
liquor traffic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15

tional, prohibiting the manufacture snd sale OF
articles OF food made in simuiation OF Rutter end
as may be necessary for the protection OF genuine
dairy products
Fifteenth. We recommend to the LegislatTre
Just care Of the interests Of the people OK Statc
In the maintenance Of cheap transportation through
waterways and the doing OF this wlthouf
placing unnecessary burdons upon localities bey9nd
the benefits received. National support OF the Eie
West to the seabOard, il favored and invited.
Sirieenth Tho cause of Irelsnd and the efforts IN
it's behalf by Gladstone, Parnell and their asso-
cistes have the earnest sympathy Of Republicaa9
and command their cooperation by all peaceinl
triumph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15
IELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

ORGANIZING TO FIGHT PROHIBITION.
ST. Louis Sept u (epectar-The first meeting OF the
organizers OF Leasus Liberty took place here
insuguraie hard tight on prohibition. Ali the Turner
sooees the city joined and similar ORGANIZATIONS will be
nghunE for the brewers or euor seers but for Aprinope
said leading member.
MONMOUTH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
yRErnoLD. Sept 1.-THE thirty fourth annual fair
here The display Of fruits the finest ever seen in the
EDITORS MEET IN DENVER
prsyRR Sent il-The third annual gestinR Of the Ma
tonsi Editorial began hsrs Jsster esInoon
H. Jonee Of Jack senvis. Fla presdlnt Abeat 100 del
eaatss we're n attendAneA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15

three passengers tho stage They made to sur
render their money and ewery at tho points
Even the driver relieved Of his watch. The mall
pouches were LOFT untouched Il generally SssySd Sd
cover last sturdAy near the little town OF
Manchaca below Austin. 10 known that et least three
chacs and escaped ed they stole fresh horses
about fifteen miles from Nanchaca"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15

JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS IN THIS BAY STATE
Boston, Sept 1&-At the meeting Of the executive
Council ct noon the nomination Of Marcus p Knowlton
for Justice of the Supreme Court, to MI the vacancy
caused BY the resignation of Judge Gardner. was con-
nrmed. and judge Rnowlton quAlined for the once.
Attorre General sherman was nominated 40 the sue
cesser 81 Judge Knewlten On The Superior Bench.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-15

TEXAS HIGHWAY ROE STAGE
CHICAGO Sept 1.-THE TmsSs Kyle, Texas, dispatcn
"News reached here last night that the Lockhart
end Lung stage. carrying the mails had been robbed
eeAag by three masked hishvaynsn. There were only